Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 239g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (66/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 199.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (66/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.